WCBA eNews -- August, 2026 | | |
We are Here to Serve YOU!
Associational Mission Strategist,
John B. Brittain, Ph.D.
410.570.9502
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WCBA Officers:
Moderator:
Charles Yates, 816.461.9446
Vice Moderator:
Atticus Dyer, 816.743.1641
Treasurer:
Terry Hedglin, 816.419.9940
Associational Clerk:
Sandra Silkwood, 660.747.3628
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Three Circles Liaisons:
Church Wellness:
Robin Dale, 816.697.2698
Leadership Development:
Scott Hutton, 816.591.9736
Missional Engagement:
Jeannie Campbell, 660.238.6501
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If your church has an event of interest taking place, send us an e-mail with the details or poster and we’ll help get the word out for you.
Revivals, training events, celebrations, ordinations, etc.,
send it to us!
Email: westcentralbaptistassociation@gmail.com or phone: 660.747.3628
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WCBA UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS -- 2026
(Verbiage with an underscore, takes you to that article)
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August 2-5
August 11
August 22
August 31
September 1-30
September 11-17
September 14-15
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Covenant Church of Holden / Annual Youth Conference "Ignite"
WCBA 3rd Quarter Celebration and Executive Board Session @ Grover Park, 6:30 p.m.
Due to some Executive Board Sessions having low attendance, we are encouraging our Representatives to attend this session as an important recommendation is being made by the
WCBA Core Group for the November 10, 2026
WCBA Annual Celebration and
Executive Board Session
WMU Equip - West Central Regional Meeting
at FBC Higginsville
ACP's due
2026 MMO Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering "...because of your PARTNERSHIP IN THE GOSPEL from the first day until now."
Philippians 1:5
Kenyan Pastors and Moses Turere to visit WCBA
from The Global Cathedral, Nairobi
Looking for host churches
Contact: John Brittain, 410.570.9502
2026 BSAAM Conference
(Baptist Secretaries & Administrative Assistants of Missouri)
Hopedale Baptist Church, Ozark
Also, please see below a message from the
MB Women's Ministry for upcoming meetings:
https://mbcwomen.org/
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Prayer Request: I (Sandra) will be out of the office July 27 through July 31 on a mission trip to Tigerton, Wisconsin. Would appreciate your prayers
as we continue to serve our Savior and Lord.
Should you need assistance, please reach out to John Brittain, 410.570.9502
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2026 WCBA 3rd Quarter Celebration and Executive Board Session
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at
6:30 p.m.
Grover Park Baptist Church
409 N. Mitchell St., Warrensburg
Due to some Executive Board Sessions having low attendance, we are
encouraging our Representatives to attend this session as an important
recommendation is being made by the
WCBA Core Group for the November 10, 2026
WCBA Annual Celebration and
Executive Board Session
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The Annual Church Profile Survey is due
August 31, 2026.
We ask that churches use data reflecting January through December 2025.
If anyone needs help with the filing, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. You can mail a handwritten report or drop through the mail slot at the office and we will gladly input the data on their website for you.
Please remember to also update the Leadership Profile side of the website
so we have accurate contacts for our WCBA Executive Board Sessions.
We appreciate all of you for your faithfulness
in keeping our records current.
Sandra Silkwood,
WCBA Ministry Assistant
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2026 Offering for 2027 Missions
Statewide Goal: $825,000
Eight Days of Prayer:
September 13-20
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Hi ladies,
As you may have heard, there have been several exciting changes within our ministry, including new leadership and a new name: MB Women. These changes are helping us better serve women across Missouri Baptist life.
MB Women exists to encourage and equip Ministry Wives, Women in Leadership, and women in MBC churches to love and serve the local church. As we move forward, we want to make sure we are communicating with women who truly want to stay connected and receive information that is relevant to them.
In an effort to do that, we have put together a form allowing you to sign up for the email lists that feel appropriate for you. This will help us update our email lists and ensure you receive communication that best fits your interests and involvement in ministry life.
If we do not hear from you, you may be removed from our current email list, but you are always welcome to reconnect with us at any time.
Thank you for your time and for being part of the MB Women community.
Looking forward to our upcoming MB Women Luncheon during the Mo Baptist Convention Annual Meeting on Tuesday, October 27th from 11;30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the St. Charles Convention Center.
Lyndsay Cullum at lcullum@mobaptist.org
| | 2026 Missouri Baptist Children's Home Events: | | |
Interested in starting a WMU, a
Royal Ambassadors or other missions
programs in your church?
WMU offers organizations and approaches as well as ministries that enable every member of the church to learn about missions, become involved in missions, and live a missional lifestyle.
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Missouri Baptist Children's Home Representatives
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Ben King, MScM, CGPA
NW-MO REGIONAL REP
MBCH Foundation
816.472.9072
www.mbch.org
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Rev. Joe Nogalski
SW Regional Rep
MBCH Foundation
816-317-4430
www.mbch.org
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The Missouri Baptist Homes
Spencer Hutson – Church Relations Specialist
PO Box 390, Jefferson City, MO 65102-9610
Phone: 573-556-0338
https://bhhm.org/
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GuideStone wants to help you in any way we can, so we encourage you to take advantage of the following financial planning resources at no cost to you. Here are some websites to assist you and your church:
VISIT GuideStone.org/MinisterialResources to get your digital Compensation Planning Guide and access minister-specific videos, articles and resources.
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New!! FREE Ministry Resource:
MinistryBag.com is an app that has tools
for just about any age to use in ministry.
Check it out . . . .
| | ATTENTION - ALL YOUTH MINISTRY LEADERS!!! SEE ABOUT YM360 | | SMALL GROUPS MIDWEEK STUDIES DNOW/RETREATS BOOKS GAMES CAMPS/CONFERENCES PARENT MINISTRY RESOURCES YOUTH PASTOR TRAINING SCREEN SMARTS VIDEOS & MEDIA | | |
The Missouri Baptist Children's Home presents:
Stewards of Children® is a prevention training that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The program is designed for organizations that serve youth and for individuals concerned about the safety of children. It is the only nationally distributed, evidence-informed program proven to increase knowledge, improve attitudes, and change child protective behaviors.
Dawn Hensley, MBCH Trainer: Dawn.Hensley@mbch.org
The Missouri Baptist Convention has compiled a number of
resources through the SBC, MBCH, Ministry Safe, Choice
Screening, and others to help educate and equip your
church's leadership to prevent and/or appropriately handle
abuse within your church. There are also resources that can
help your church develop security plans, review your church
bylaws, etc. These resources are all available at:
https://mobaptist.org/church-benefits/church-protection/. If
you need assistance accessing any of these resources, please
reach out to our office and will help you in any way that we
can.
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MBC's Women in Ministry and Especially,
Support for Minister's Wives
We exist to equip and connect women in ministry and ministry wives by fostering spiritual growth, resilience, and Christ-centered leadership. Through biblical support, mentorship, and community, we aim to strengthen each woman’s unique calling and contribution to the body of Christ.
Cohorts, webinars, coaching and counseling, speakers available!
Resources Links: https://mbcwomen.org/
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News & UPDATES
The Latest From Midwestern
Keep up with our latest resources and opportunities in the
Midwestern Weekly newsletter.
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YOUR CHURCH DOESN'T HAVE TO DIE
God is moving, even in the most difficult places.
The Revitalize and Replant podcast equips pastors to take their churches from declining to thriving
by pointing them to a new future and a new hope.
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Three Resources from the
Resound Network / NAMB
1) The Facilitating Renewal Guide is super practical and really is a great resource for helping a struggling church.
2) See also a podcast audio recording entitled "Facilitating Renewal Audio File" (the podcasts take about 30 seconds to load)
3) Listen to second audio file "Fostering Churches Back to Health"
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ReFocus Church Health Check-Up
This free tool is to help churches across the country take account of where they are and the plan for where they want to be. It’s a brief assessment that will help churches clarify their best next step. https://resoundnetwork.com/church-health-check-up/
Send Network catalyzes church planters and churches to expand gospel reach.
Send Network is a partnership of people just like you— churches and church planters — planting churches everywhere for everyone throughout the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. We help church planters by offering practical resources, training, and ongoing support from experienced leaders, ensuring they are well-equipped to plant new churches and reach their communities with the gospel.
Whether your church plant supports you as a full-time leader or you’re involved in covocational part-time ministry, Send Network has tools to support you.
Interested churches may contact Resound Network at 800.736.6227 ext. 344 to see if ReFocus is a good fit for them.
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Our mission
Our mission is to equip local churches to mobilize lay ministry teams to help people hurting because of a major life crisis.
Our vision
*To see churches help hurting people heal through the use of GriefShare, DivorceCare, Single & Parenting, and DivorceCare for Kids.
*To see churches engage in effective outreach and grow numerically as they consistently offer GriefShare, DivorceCare, Single & Parenting, and DivorceCare for Kids to their communities.
*To see nonbelievers realize that apart from Christ, they will never experience complete healing from the pain of a major life crisis.
Find a Grief Share group in your area. The button below takes you to FBC Warrensburg, but there are others also.
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Church Planting Like a Missionary will equip church planters to faithfully engage their city, make disciples, and plant healthy churches. God wants to work in you so He can work through you, your leadership, and your church plant.
The course will help you to:
• Understand the importance of deeply engaging with a city
• Cast clear, compelling, and kingdom-focused vision
• Build a strong missional community
• Implement systems that sustain discipleship and growth
Brought to you by SEND NETWORK
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NETworkers TEC, Hannah Sims
Is your church, family, home school group, youth and/or
children's ministries ready to
teach Apologetics to your children?
To host a Live Training Presentation, contact: Hannah Sims
Email: networkerstec@gmail.com
Phone: 816-392-0094
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Providing members of the body of Christ with a
network of TRUTH tools to assist them in their
Biblical ministry to the next generation
Website: https://www.networkerstec.com/
NEW!! In this webinar series, "As the World Changes, Work Smarter", Hanna interviewed different homeschool graduates who shared unique opportunities God gave them during and after high school to use the talents God gave them.
Some shared about things they did to get through college faster, and cheaper, in order to get started quicker in what they wanted to do, and some shared other paths that they took to fulfill God's purpose for them.
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We are a high-energy rock band with a passion for ministry and student outreach. Blending powerful rock anthems with pop influences, we create original music that inspires, uplifts, and speaks to real-life struggles. Our mission goes beyond the stage—we travel to public schools across the U.S., using music to spark conversations about self-worth, mental health, and perseverance. We often host community outreach concerts for these students, where we share the Gospel and connect them with local churches. Through music and ministry, we’re reaching the next generation with hope, truth, and the love of Christ.
Website: https://www.nexteramusic.com/
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We wish to thank our churches for supporting the work of the WCBA and also at the Jim Short Ministry Resource Center.
Should you have a heart for volunteering, we have some opportunities for you to pray about. These are mostly temporary and random.
BUILDING & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE: assist with light maintenance both inside and outside of the Jim Short Center.
GENERAL CLERICAL WORK: (Office Angels) assist with data entry (Word), scanning and library work.
HOSTESSING: assist with registrations and serving at WCBA events.
TECHNOLOGY: assist with maintaining the WCBA website; assist with website design, and equipment purchases, trouble-shooting and general maintenance.
Contact: Sandra Silkwood, 660.747.3628 or email:
westcentralbaptistassociation@gmail.com
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WCBA Governing Documents and
"Three Circles" Strategy
Should you desire to serve in any of the "Circles,"
contact John Brittain, AMS, 410.570.9502
the Jim Short Ministry Resource Center
Phone: 660.747.3628
Email: westcentralbaptistassociation@gmail.com
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Do you consider yourself to be a born-again Christian?
Consider taking the 1 John Test.
Should you desire further dialog or have questions,
please contact the Jim Short Ministry Center
at 660.747.3628 or your local WCBA pastor.
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THANK YOU to all the CHURCHES who give to the WCBA throughout the year. It shows that you care about providing for the next generation. If you ever want an event at your church promoted, just send us the details.
Without your support, the WCBA would not be able to resource: Church Plants, Pastoral Support, Deacon Training, Ministers Fellowship, Ministry of Presence, Mission Groups, Church Camps, Office Angels, Pulpit Supply, State Fair Ministry, Church Wellness, Leadership Development, Missional Engagement Conferences; Training Events, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, VBS training and much, much more!
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